Gareth Peirce — In the Name of the Father Character Profile

About Gareth Peirce

The Conlon family's lawyer who uncovers suppressed vital evidence and a note marked 'Not to be shown to the defence,' ultimately leading to the exoneration of the wrongfully convicted Guildford Four.

Quick Facts about Gareth Peirce

Education

University of Oxford, London School of Economics and Political Science, Cheltenham Ladies' College

Occupation

solicitor, lawyer, television actor

Character Facts

Played by

Emma Thompson

Appears in

In the Name of the Father (1993)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Gareth Peirce — Professional Informant — Joe McAndrew (Don Baker)

  Source of critical truth that exposes police misconduct.

• Gareth Peirce — Alliance Co-defendant — Paul Hill (John Lynch)

  Legal allies united in the fight against systemic injustice.

• Gareth Peirce — Professional Client — Gerry Conlon (Daniel Day-Lewis)

  Legal representative who uncovers suppressed evidence to secure freedom.

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